Cooking for two can be quite thrifty and healthy if you don’t have to feed an army each meal! This Lemon Herb Couscous is the perfect portion for two without the hassle of scaling anything down. Pair it with our Stuffed Flank Steak or our Parmesan Breaded Chicken!
- 1 cup cooked pearl couscous approximately 1/3 cup dry couscous depending on brand
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 Tablespoonn honey
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoonn dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 medium cucumber chopped
- 4 scallions chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley chopped
- Cook the couscous according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to fully cool, let drain and dry.
- Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper.
- Toss couscous in the marinade. Add the cucumber, scallions, dill, and parsley.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.